Senior Director Global Evidence Outcomes

Lundbeck; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 285,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% bonus target

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Lundbeck seeks a Senior Director & GEO Lead to shape evidence and value demonstration strategies for the Neuro-Rare portfolio. This role reports to the VP, Global Evidence & Outcomes and partners with asset teams to leverage GEO expertise across the product lifecycle.

The GEO Lead serves as the strategic partner to US Medical Affairs for Neuro-Rare assets and bridges Global and US organizations, contributing to GEO leadership and external representation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in HEOR, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Services Research, Psychometrics, Statistics, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting industries.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing evidence strategies supporting product development, regulatory interactions, value demonstration, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across Global and US organizations.
• Strong understanding of current and evolving Regulatory and Payer/HTA environments in US & EU.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary GEO representative and strategic evidence partner for assigned Neuro-Rare assets.
• Foster collaboration, alignment, accountability, and execution excellence within GEO matrix Asset teams across RWE & Epidemiology, Patient-Centred Outcomes, and GEO Analytics.
• Representing GEO within cross-functional asset teams, governance forums, and portfolio discussions.
• Partner with global cross-functional asset teams and US Medical Affairs to support regulatory decision-making and evidence generation strategies.
• Serve as the primary GEO partner to US Medical Affairs leadership and act as a bridge between Global and US organizations.
• Serve as a member of the GEO Leadership Team and contribute to GEO leadership initiatives supporting the evolution of GEO as a strategic enterprise function.
• Contribute to the evolution of GEO as a strategic enterprise function.
• Represent Lundbeck externally at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and expert forums.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Matrix leadership

GEO experience

Education

PhD/PharmD/MD/MPH/MSc or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

Summary

This role is one of three portfolio-focused GEO leadership positions within the Global Evidence & Outcomes organization and reports directly to the Vice President, Head of Global Evidence & Outcomes, Global Clinical Development, R&D. As a member of the GEO Leadership Team, the successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping evidence and value demonstration strategies across Lundbeck's Neuro-Rare portfolio.

The Senior Director & GEO Lead serves as the primary GEO representative and strategic partner to cross-functional asset teams, ensuring that GEO expertise and capabilities are effectively leveraged to address key evidence needs throughout the product lifecycle.

As the voice of GEO within the asset team, the GEO Lead brings together expertise from Real-World Evidence & Epidemiology, Patient-Centred Outcomes, and GEO Analytics, to identify and deliver fit-for-purpose evidence solutions that support development decisions, regulatory interactions, differentiation and value demonstration.

A key component of the role is serving as a strategic partner to US Medical Affairs leadership for Neuro-Rare assets and a trusted bridge between Global and US organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the primary GEO representative and strategic evidence partner for assigned Neuro-Rare assets.
• Foster collaboration, alignment, accountability, and execution excellence within GEO matrix Asset teams across RWE & Epidemiology, Patient-Centred Outcomes, and GEO Analytics.
• Representing GEO within cross-functional asset teams, governance forums, and portfolio discussions.
• Partner with global cross-functional asset teams (Therapeutic Areas/Experimental Medicine, Regulatory Strategy, Medical Safety, Medical Affairs, Global Value and Patient Access, Commercial Neuro-Rare) and US Medical Affairs to support regulatory decision-making and evidence generation strategies.
• Serve as the primary GEO partner to US Medical Affairs leadership and act as a bridge between Global and US organizations.
• Serve as a member of the GEO Leadership Team and contribute to GEO leadership initiatives supporting the evolution of GEO as a strategic enterprise function.
• Contribute to the evolution of GEO as a strategic enterprise function.
• Represent Lundbeck externally at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and expert forums.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH, MSc or equivalent) in HEOR, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Services Research, Psychometrics, Statistics, or related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consulting industries.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing evidence strategies supporting product development, regulatory interactions, value demonstration, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders across Global and US organizations.
• Strong understanding of current and evolving Regulatory and Payer/HTA environments in key markets (US & EU preferred - China & Japan are a plus)
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with strong cultural awareness (including matrix leadership skills).
• Strategic thinking and ability to lead without direct authority in a matrix environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Experience supporting rare diseases and/or specialty care products.

TRAVEL:

• Willingness/Ability to travel domestically to US internal events and congresses (4-6 times a year). Regular international travel expected to Copenhagen, Denmark (6-8 times a year).

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $285,000 - $315,000 and eligibility for a 30% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site.

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.